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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.61, 762.82 and 333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.61, 762.82 and 333.71 is: 499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.61 : 762.82 = 333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.61/762.82 = 333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.61x = 762.82 × 333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.61x = 254,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,556.85/509.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.52

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